Used Honda Pilot for Sale nearEscondido, CA

How much does the Honda Pilot cost in today's market?

Used Honda Pilot prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Pilot's current nationwide average price is $27,253, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,404. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Pilot a good car?

Yes — the Honda Pilot is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, family-focused SUV with broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.68/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Pilot for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. Across the years, the strongest themes are generous passenger and cargo space, everyday comfort, and useful features that make it easy to live with.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs that show up in expert feedback are average fuel economy, some uneven engine or transmission impressions in certain years, and interior materials that can feel less refined in some models.

34.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Pilot models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Pilot as spacious, comfortable, and easy to live with, and those strengths show up again and again across the model years. Expert feedback also reinforces its family-friendly character, especially when it comes to practicality and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Honda Pilot between 4.4 and 4.91 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture is strongest when you choose a well-maintained example with a clean history and service records that match the Pilot’s family-hauler role.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Pilot?

Across all model years, at 74.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing suite
• Infotainment: larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel for all trim levels
• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Pilot is estimated to return up to 22 mpg combined (19/27 mpg city/highway) with the FWD layout. With AWD, the EPA estimates a slight drop to 21 mpg combined (19/25 mpg city/highway), while the off-road-capable TrailSport drops by about another 1 mpg across the board.

Which Honda Pilot trim should I buy?

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers these trims:

• Sport: The entry-level trim starts the lineup with the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, and Honda Sensing safety suite; it’s the value-focused starting point.
• EX-L: Adds leather seats, a removable second-row seat, and wireless phone charging, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• TrailSport: Adds the off-road-oriented hardware and is the standout choice if you want the Pilot’s more rugged capability.
• Touring: Adds a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and a hands-free power liftgate for a more upscale family setup.
• Black Edition: Sits at the top of the range with the most premium presentation, including unique styling details.

What Honda Pilot do most buyers choose?

The Honda Pilot years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread to shop, and a better chance of finding the equipment level you want. They also tend to sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

What is the Honda Pilot's resale value?

Most Honda Pilot model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older models are changing more gradually. That pattern suggests you can often find stronger pricing on a broad range of Pilot years without giving up the model’s core family-friendly appeal.

The 2014, 2015, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Pilot safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 3/10
• 2014: 8/10

All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2020 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Pilot now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.77%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,935. The Honda Pilot offers a roomy cabin and strong everyday practicality that make it especially appealing for families.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and it is estimated to return up to 22 mpg combined with FWD or 21 mpg combined with AWD.
• Tech: The 2026 Pilot upgrades to a larger standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, and it includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: All Pilot trims come with the Honda Sensing suite of safety features, which includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, a traffic sign reader, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: The 2026 Honda Pilot starts at $43,690 for the entry-level Sport trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2026 Honda Pilot Trims

The 2026 Honda Pilot offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to fully loaded models, all featuring versatile AWD and FWD choices.

• Starting at $44,112
• Best MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Most Popular: EX-L AWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Sport AWD — "Who It's For"

The Sport AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped family SUV without paying for higher trims.

• Avg. market price: $44,807 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 263 listings
• View Sport AWD listings

EX-L FWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L FWD is the pick for shoppers who want a balance of features and affordability without the AWD premium.

• Avg. market price: $44,112 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 27 hwy
• Inventory: 973 listings
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EX-L AWD — "Who It's For"

The EX-L AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a popular trim with all-wheel drive and a solid feature set.

• Avg. market price: $47,430 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 2,207 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View EX-L AWD listings

TrailSport AWD — "Who It's For"

The TrailSport AWD is the pick for shoppers who want sporty features and off-road capability without going to the top trim.

• Avg. market price: $53,380 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 18 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 867 listings
• View TrailSport AWD listings

Touring AWD — "Who It's For"

The Touring AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped family SUV with premium features without the highest price tag.

• Avg. market price: $50,968 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,448 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Touring AWD listings

Elite AWD — "Who It's For"

The Elite AWD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features and advanced technology in their family SUV.

• Avg. market price: $51,875 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 1,697 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Elite AWD listings

Black Edition AWD — "Who It's For"

The Black Edition AWD is the pick for shoppers who want a stylish, premium SUV with all the latest features.

• Avg. market price: $56,042 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 19 city / 25 hwy
• Inventory: 427 listings
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — EX-L AWD

With 2,207 active listings, the EX-L AWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — EX-L FWD

At $44,112 avg market price — below the lineup median of $50,968 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse EX-L FWD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — EX-L FWD

The EX-L FWD offers the best fuel economy in the lineup at 19/27 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 8, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.